Nissan Murano: Rear Suspension :: Removal and Installation / Rear Stabilizer

Exploded View

1.	Rear suspension arm	2.	Stabilizer connecting rod	3.	Stabilizer
4.	Stabilizer bushing	5.	Stabilizer clamp		Front

REMOVAL

Remove the rear under covers (LH/RH). Refer to Removal and Installation.

Separate center exhaust tube from muffler. Refer to Exploded View.

Remove center exhaust tube from rear mounting rubber. Refer to Exploded View.

Apply matching marks to the rear suspension arms, the stabilizer connecting rods, and the stabilizer to identify the installation position (LH/RH).

CAUTION:

Use paint or an equivalent for matching marks. Do not scratch the surface.

Remove the upper stabilizer connecting rod nuts (A). Separate the stabilizer connecting rods from the rear suspension arms (LH/RH).

Remove the stabilizer clamp bolts (A) using power tool (LH/RH).

Remove the stabilizer clamps (LH/RH).

Remove the stabilizer bushings (LH/RH).

Remove the stabilizer.

Remove the lower stabilizer connecting rod nuts. Separate the stabilizer connecting rods from the stabilizer (LH/RH).

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse stabilizer connecting rod nuts.

• Position the stabilizer bushings with the slit facing the front of the vehicle.

• Align the matching marks when installing.

• Tighten the stabilizer connecting rod nut to the specified torque while holding the hexagonal part of the stabilizer connecting rod stud.

• Perform the final tightening of the parts under unladen conditions with the tires on level ground.